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AO08 ZWK

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,605 mi
Last recorded137,605 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 ZWK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 137,605 miles

front brake pads part worn

front tyre part worn

Fail 10 Jul 2026 137,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended rear centre (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail both front (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads part worn

front tyre part worn

Pass 17 Apr 2025 126,925 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 126,835 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 114,636 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 114,636 miles

Central Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 99,284 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 99,284 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 87,589 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))

front crossmember corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2022 87,588 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))

front crossmember corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2021 78,833 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front radiator support bar corroded in parts visible through undertray

wipers intermittent park

Fail 7 Apr 2021 78,824 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces heavily corroded and raised on braking faces and lumps corrosion falling off- also offside has been overheated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very close to 1.5mm thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front radiator support bar corroded in parts visible through undertray

wipers intermittent park

Pass 23 Apr 2020 71,647 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 62,929 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 59,609 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 53,966 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 53,962 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 47,769 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 47,765 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 40,119 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,652 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 22,611 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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AO08 ZWK is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 61,424 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 ZWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO08 ZWK registered?

AO08 ZWK is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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